Zucchini is an easy veggie. Just cut the top and end and cook it. No need to peel too. Easy peasy. It is great for nutrition too. It is high in antioxidants and great for weight loss. Helps keep your heart healthy and aids digestion. Air fryer zucchini is a healthy side dish. It is ready in few minutes. All you need is a preheated air fryer. Learn to make this easy side in simple steps. Roasted vegetables are a great side dish when you want something delicious, yet with less cooking time. Home cooks are always looking for new recipes to make something delicious. especially when you have kids at home.
There is no dearth of recipes too. Add it as a pizza or burger topping. You can make a dumpling or a curry. Eat it as breaded zucchini sticks using homemade or store-bought panko bread crumbs. If you want something fancy, make air fryer zucchini boats. Have a meal as zucchini Bolognese or vegan fritters for breakfast. You can use the airfryer to cook more thing than just potato chips and French fries.
I cook different vegetables such as air fryer brussel sprouts, air fryer potatoes, air fryer asparagus, air fryer corn, air fryer yellow squash, air fryer red sweet potato, air fryer sweet potato ,air fryer whole cauliflower, air fryer okra, air fryer mushrooms, air fryer beans, air fryer whole mushrooms , air fryer tomatoes.
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How to choose a good Zucchini?
Look for a firm blemish-free skin either medium zucchini or large zucchini depending on how many people you need to cook for.
Benefits of Zucchini
- It is rich in vitamin A ,B6 and C.
- Rich source of folate, fiber and magnesium.
- Helps bone strength.
- It is a good diuretic.
- It is low carb and promotes weight loss.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Food processor optional
Ingredients
- zucchini
- parsley chopped
- olive oil / olive oil spray
- Salt as per taste
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How to make air fryer zucchini?
- Preheat the air fryer at 190 degrees C | 375 degrees F for 5 mins. Meanwhile, chop the zucchini into wedges.
- Toss wedges along with salt and oil in a mixing bowl.
- Add parsley and toss wedges in that.
- Layer the vegetable in the air frying crisping tray or an air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 8-10 mins at 190 C | 375 deg F. Once done check if they are little brown from outside and soft from middle.
- Serve immediately warm as a side.
Variations
Air fryer yellow squash, tomatoes and mushrooms are a great combination too. So is air fryer eggplant. You can also top it with some garlic oil if you like. You can slice zucchini as chips or fries. Make your air fryer zucchini chips or air fryer zucchini fries by cooking sliced zucchini round or lengthwise. Sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top or nutritional yeast if vegan.
Substitutions
If you are vegetarian, you may use butter for cooking zucchini slices in air fryer, instead of olive oil. Sprinkle some Italian seasoning or garlic powder. Even simple ingredients like kosher salt, crushed black pepper and lemon juice makes it a perfect side dish. You can also make pattypan squash in a similar fashion.
Storage
Store the pre cut zucchini pieces in an airtight container in advance. You can air fry leftover zucchini for 2-3 minutes. Drizzle some olive oil and pinch of salt optionally.
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Air fryer Zucchini recipe
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Food processor optional
Ingredients
- ½ kg Zucchini chopped
- 1-2 tbsp. oil
- 1 tbsp. fresh parsley chopped
- Salt as per taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 190 deg C | 375 F for 5 mins. Meanwhile, chop the zucchini into wedges.
- Toss wedges along with salt and oil in a mixing bowl.
- Add parsley and toss wedges in that.
- Layer the vegetable in the air fryer crisping tray or basket without overlapping.Air fry for 8-10 mins at 190 C | 375 deg F. Once done check if they are little brown from outside and soft from middle.
- Serve hot immediately.
FAQ
No need to peel it. Just cut the top and end slightly.
Yes, they are rich in antioxidants and are anti-inflammatory.
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